Bulletin 18/06/20
Posted by Bev Maul-Rogers
Informal Meeting – Thursday 18 June
President Robyn hosted a well-attended last club meeting for the 2019-2020 Rotary year. She said how quickly the year had gone which seemed to accelerate during the “Zoom” period. A welcome was given to Leo Morresey from Alaska – brother-in-law of Mark Hanlon. He had been in New Zealand since the beginning of the year and was unable to return home as planned due to COVID-19. Carey Church who had not joined the Zoom meetings was present and was given a warm welcome. Also great to see Michael Ryan accompanying Jan.
Speaker
No “physical” speaker however Andrew Bateman and team organized the showing of a TED talk with a light-hearted look at “procrastination”. I’m sure many of us related to this and the situation it puts us in!
Catering
The catering for the evening had been organized by Jan Bilton and Bev Heron and we enjoyed Indian “delicacies” from Royal Cambridge.
Sergeant’s Session
Sergeant Bill Robinson ran a lively sergeant’s session and from all accounts extracted a good number of dollars from members’ pockets – particularly as all those with birthdays, anniversaries etc going back to prior to lockdown were fined.
Raffle Winners
Bill Wilson and John Windle
NOTICES
No meeting next week – Thursday, 25 June
Remember – don’t turn up at the Don Rowlands Centre on Thursday 25th as due to changeover on Saturday 27th there is no meeting.
Changeover
Changeover is on Saturday 27 June at Don Rowlands Centre (Lake Karapiro). 5.15pm for a 6pm dinner. Great responses so far - in excess of 90 with nearly all club members attending – well done. Let’s look forward to a great evening of celebration of the year gone and anticipation of the year ahead. Bruised Brothers will help us celebrate and “kick up our heels”! A number of our Rotary District Leaders will be present as well as the Mayor and Mayoress and some of Bev Maul-Roger’s family.
First meeting after Changeover, Thursday 2 July, 5.30pm (venue to be advised)
Bev Maul-Rogers will present her Work-Plan for the 2020-2021 Rotary year which takes into account the ‘new normal’. The venue for this meeting will be advised.
Firewood
A Working bee is planned for Saturday (20th) and Chris Crickett said he will phone people in the event of cancellation.
A Message from Bill Wilson
Hey friends,
This year, I’ve decided to sign up for a Dry July. We know 2020 has been a year of challenges, which makes the challenge all the more difficult!
Going dry won’t just benefit my own health, but it’s all for a great cause. I’m raising funds to help improve the comfort, care and wellbeing of New Zealanders affected by cancer, who need our help now more than ever.
Any donation you can give would be greatly appreciated, even if it’s what you’d save on your daily coffee or commute! You can make a donation here: www.dryjuly.co.nz/users/bill-wilson-2.
Thanks in advance for your donation!
(A non-alcoholic) Cheers,
Bill
Garden Festival
As members are aware the Garden Festival for 2020 is postponed but will be held again in 2021. Carey Church said it will be a bumper Festival next year and asked the whole club to keep their eyes open for potential gardens as they walk or drive through Cambridge and the surrounding areas. Please let Bev Maul-Rogers, Carey or Shirley Haycock know if you see a garden that is a possibility. Carey will be on leave of absence until the end of the year but will pop back in October to check on any leads.
COVID-19 - the last word – we hope
A message from the dog during and after lockdown -----
DISTRICT NEWS
District 9930 Changeover
The Rotary Club of Havelock North will be hosting the District 9930 Changeover. The event will welcome Grant Spackman to the 2020/21 District Governor role and acknowledge with thanks, the work of retiring District Governor, Peter Maxwell. The proposed date is Sunday 26 July at the Havelock Community Centre, 30 Te Mata Road, Havelock North. Because of COVID-19 the original event has been delayed. All being well, regarding the ability to comply with lockdown level conditions, registrations will open before 1 July 2020.
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Rotary International Convention
The 2020 Rotary Virtual Convention: 20-26 June 2020
Some time ago, Rotary International announced with regret that the Rotary International Convention, scheduled for 6-10 June 2020 in Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, was cancelled due to the ongoing threat of COVID-19. This decision is necessary to protect the health of everyone involved. Read further here about the Virtual Convention to be held 20 -26 June 2020. The programme is included and you can register for one or more session. Learn more.
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